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They actually listened and finally agreed to change how the ceremony ends so we can actually get that moment we earned. It feels kind of surreal that a bunch of us just typing things out and insisting on respect actually got them to fix the script. Honestly I am so …

May 20, 2008

UNC Charlotte Graduation

UNC Charlotte Graduation

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 5 months ago
What all UNC Charlotte Students Should Know About Graduation... Summary The students of UNC Charlotte are being neglected. Our graduation ceremony is the one of the worst I have ever experienced and I plan to try and make our university improve it. We are rushed on and off stage and then the ceremony is not officially ended with the common, \"Thank you for choosing UNC Charlotte, parents you should be proud, good luck in your future endeavors, and goodbye.\" We ring a bell, everyone walks off stage, and the students are left sitting there wondering what just happened. If this interests you further, please read the article I have written below to learn the details of this issue. If you would like to see what I am talking about, check out the video I have posted below of the end of last semester\'s ceremony. I have created a petition at the link below, please sign it and help me fix this problem. Thank you for your time. U Times Article What picture comes to mind when you think of your future graduation ceremony Do you anticipate that incredible feeling of accomplishment Or maybe one of those rare moments in life when a surge of happiness brings a tear to your eye After all of the time I have sacrificed and all of the bumps I have hit along the way; not only do I anticipate it, I expect it. Sadly, that moment of glory is removed from our ceremony and replaced with

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March 20, 2008

I really thought this might just fizzle out but seeing so many people agree that graduation should actually feel like a celebration is just wild. It feels like we are finally being heard after all that rushing around on stage and the weird bell ringing mess that usually happens. Honestly I am just sitting here staring at the screen and thinking about how much better it could be for everyone walking across that stage next time.

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Chris Simmons
18 years ago Featured

Glad someone said it. Such a joke.

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Emily Grant
18 years ago Featured

My mom was so annoyed she couldnt even get a good photo because they moved us so fast. Fix this for the next class!!

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Jessica Sullivan
18 years ago Featured

My graduation felt like being pushed through a drive thru window. You pay all this tuition just to get rushed off the stage in 2 seconds flat.

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David Norton
18 years ago Featured

TOTAL WASTE OF TIME. I sat there confused for 10 minutes waiting for someone to say we were done.

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Marcus Donnelly
18 years ago Featured

UNCC really needs to do better. We worked way too hard for this to feel like a complete afterthought.

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Sarah Adeyemi
18 years ago Featured

Seriously it was so awkward. Everyone was just looking around like is that it?? Need to show some respect for the grads.